Cotton Board Names Bev Sylvester as New Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated The Cotton Board has announced Bev Sylvester as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Cotton Incorporated, a move aimed at strengthening cotton’s market position and driving long-term demand growth. In her new role, Sylvester will “oversee marketing strategy, brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach efforts” to …
NCBA Highlights Major Policy Wins as CattleCon 26 Opens in Nashville The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association officially kicked off CattleCon 26 in Nashville, Tennessee, with a strong focus on policy issues and legislative victories achieved on behalf of cattle producers in Washington, D.C. The opening program featured an update on NCBA’s advocacy efforts and the progress made on issues that …
Cattle Trade in the Spotlight as NCBA Convention Opens in Nashville The cattle trade is in the spotlight this week with the opening of the NCBA Convention and Trade Show in Nashville. Reports throughout the event will be coming from Music City on the Southeast AgNet, as cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders gather to discuss policy, markets, and the …
From Hand Labor to Heavy Work: Early American Farming Agricultural production in the United States continued to expand in the early 1800s, but farming remained an intensely labor-driven endeavor. Despite growing demand and expanding acreage, efficiency was limited by the tools available to farmers. By 1850, it took an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours to produce 100 bushels of …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Pushes to Protect Private Property Rights at NCBA Convention As the NCBA Convention and Trade Show gets underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is actively working through the NCBA policy process to protect private property rights for cattle producers and landowners across the Southeast. Policy discussions taking place throughout the week are a key part of the convention, …
USDA Disaster Assistance Available for Southeast Producers After Winter Storms Many producers in the Southeast have been impacted over the past few weeks with crippling winter weather, causing significant damages to crops, livestock, and agricultural infrastructure. In response, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several disaster assistance options designed to help producers recover and rebuild after these severe …
Peanut Market Update: Lower Prices, Soft Demand, and Global Acreage Cuts The peanut market continues to face pressure as lower prices and shifting global dynamics shape the outlook for the coming year. According to Broker Reports, market participants looking ahead to next season are focused on the 26–27 estimate for how many peanuts may ultimately be planted. With prices currently …
USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Prevent Spread of New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a significant shift in its sterile fly dispersal strategy aimed at stopping the northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). The adjustment moves dispersal operations closer to the U.S.-Mexico border to reinforce protection …
NCBA Convention Begins in Nashville as Cattle Markets Hold Key Levels The NCBA Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Nashville, drawing nearly 9,000 cattlemen and women from across the country. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and agribusiness professionals for policy discussions, educational sessions, and one of the largest cattle-focused trade shows in the nation. This …
When people think about America’s agricultural powerhouses, Minnesota is not always the first state that comes to mind. Yet in 1915, Minnesota stood at the very center of the U.S. food system. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, the state—driven by milling giants in Minneapolis—became the flour capital of the United States, producing nearly all of …
